Belize Honeymoon Sweepstakes Essay#22

I love to travel. I’ve been to 11 countries in my 28 years. In 2005 I spent 4 months backpacking in Central and South America, and just last year I ended 2009 with 3 months backpacking in SE Asia. I believe that world travel opens our minds, our hearts, and our souls. This year I am marrying the love of my life, a man who has not had much opportunity to travel but has every desire to. We want to begin our married life traveling abroad, experiencing new cultures, new people, making new friends and wonderful memories. We want to enjoy a lifetime of love and travel together. Belize, and The Lodge at Chaa Creek, would be the perfect place for us to embark on that journey.

The Lodge at Chaa creek appears to offer the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Being an active, outdoorsy couple, the hiking, kayaking, horseback riding and other activities offered there are perfect for us. I am a certified SCUBA diver and would love to introduce my fiance to the magic that can be found under the ocean. I can only imagine how beautiful the costal waters of Belize must be! Additionally, exploring ancient Mayan ruins would be a dream come true. As an amateur photographer, I can only imagine the amazing photos I could take!

Although I have not been to Belize, I know Central American culture to be rich and diverse, warm and welcoming. In searching for a location for our honeymoon, I am looking for a place where we could truly experience a country and build bonds for years to come. I am looking for a place that will warm our hearts and will leave us with the feeling of having encountered true magic on earth. I believe Belize may be that place. I can not imagine a better location for celebrating our marriage and beginning our lives together. Thank you for the potential opportunity to do so.